Correction of hemifacial atrophy by use of a chest dermal-fat flap with the platysma pedicle / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To present a new dermal-fat flap for the correction of hemifacial atrophy.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>An upper chest dermal-fat flap was created with its upper margin 1 cm cranial to the clavicle. The platysma pedicle of the dermal-fat flap, 5 cm in width, was dissected subcutaneously through a skin incision caudal to the mandibular margin. The platysma pedicle was turned over at the mandibular margin so that the dermal-fat-flap could be transposed fitly to the atrophic face.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Eight cases were treated by this technique. Good results were achieved.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>This flap is suitable for the correction of hemifacial atrophy for its good blood circulation and a large amount of tissue.</p>